It varies. Most are from the 1800's, but some of the surnames might go back a little farther. Realize that this is not detailed research. Tavenner attempted to make a database of Loudoun residents prior to 1900, but the information rarely gives sources for his listings. And the holdings at Balch are not the original notes, but photocopies, so some of the writing was too little for a readable copy. Here is a example of what it provided (this is all the information provided). Surname: RINGO 1. Cornelius R. (1753-1836 [DAR]) m. Sarah Morgan [DAR], m. ????? [too light to read clearly] fl 1780 ..... 1775 to the Cam. Psh with Elijah Major 2. Philip R. ( ) son to 3: 1775 to the Cam Psh: m. Pegge (fl 1779) grantor 1779 Bull Run 3. Henry R. ( ) .. lessee 1771 Piney Br. Bull Run road o'seer 1769 4. Saml. R. ( fl 1771) son to 3 [note: fl means found living] The above information may have been based, in part, on land deeds. From "Index to Loudoun Co Land Deed Book A-Z, 1757-1800" by Pat Duncan: Bk:Pg: H:158 Date: 10 Jun 1771 Received in court: 10 Jun 1771 Enoch LLOYD of Philadelphia Pa to William JAMES of Loudoun. Lease of 202ac in Cameron Parish. Wit: George DUREN, Henry RINGO, Elijah MAJOR. Bk:Pg: H:307 Date: 19 Nov 1771 RcCt: 9 Dec 1771 Gent. John RALLS Sr of Stafford Co Va to Henry RINGO (sons Philip & Samuel RINGO) of Loudoun. Lease for life of 175ac in Cameron Parish on Piney Branch of Bull Run adj George ADAMS. Wit: George DUREN, Thomas DUREN, Peter RINGO. Pat Duncan [email protected] Gwen wrote: >Pat, >Could you tell me what are the earliest dates listed in this material? >Thanks for your help. >Gwen > > > >>Copies of the Charles Blair Tavenner Collection can be found at the >>Balch Library. It is a series of handwritten pages (very small writing, >>often difficult or impossible to read) of genealogical notes. >> >>Here is the introduction to the Charles Blair Tavenner Collection, >>written by Tavenner: >> This catalog of individuals who have lived in Loudoun County Va is >>intended to facilitate genealogical and historical investigations. It is >>the product of over 40 years of intermittent research, yet is by no >>means complete. >> More than 75,000 individuals are listed. The guiding principle has >>been to list all known white adults who lived in the county at some time >>before 1900. There are many exceptions, however, to this standard. It >>would exclude persons born after 1900, as those born before 1900 who >>died before becoming 21 years old, yet many in each category are >>included, either for convenience or because of uncertainty as to dates >>of birth or death. Too, a small number of individuals who never lived in >>Loudoun are listed, chiefly because of their association with Loudoun >>people, or occasionally, ownership of Loudoun land. >> >>Note that no sources are provided for this information and it should >>only be used as a guide for further research. >> >>Pat Duncan >>[email protected] >> >> > > > > >==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== >The First Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us something about your Brick Wall person. > > > >